Quarterback: Josh Freeman

Freeman is entering his fifth year in the NFL and has yet to live up to his full potential. 2012 was a step forward for "Free," as he hit career highs in passing yardage (4,065), yards per attempt (7.29) and touchdowns (27).

His main problem continues to be his accuracy; a completion percentage of 54.8 reflects that.

Then there's his decision-making, which led to a revolting 17 interceptions (to be fair though, eight of those picks came in two weeks).

Should Freeman keep developing his arm, his football I.Q. and his chemistry with his receivers, we could see the 25-year-old's best season yet.

Running Back: Doug Martin

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All hail the Muscle Hamster!

Though we've only had one year of Boise State product Doug Martin in the NFL, it's clear that the 5'9'' running back is something special.

In his rookie year, No. 22 recorded 1,454 rushing yards on 319 rushes (4.6 yards per), 12 total touchdowns and 58 first downs.

Martin's combination of speed, quickness, power, vision, toughness and agility will undoubtedly make him a superstar for years to come.

Wide Receivers: Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams

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The 6'5'' Vincent Jackson did wonders for the Buccaneers' passing offense in 2012.

Can he and fellow wide receiver Mike Williams build on that success in 2013?

Both Jackson and Williams reached career highs in receiving yards last season, with 1,384 and 996 yards, respectively.

With V-Jax's deep threat ability and Mike-Wills' (nickname created just now) overall talent, the Bucs have one of the better wide receiver tandems in the league.

Tight End: Yet-to-Be-Drafted Rookie

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At this time, it is very unlikely that the man who will start at tight end for the Bucs in 2013 is currently on the roster.

Think about it: Dallas Clark, last year's starter, is a free agent, and no moves are being made to sign him. The TEs under contract are all extremely unproven, with recent addition Tom Crabtree and Luke Stocker being the only ones with a real chance at starting. But neither has totaled more than 300 receiving yards in a season.

There's a shortage of starting-caliber free-agent tight ends. The closest guy available is Fred Davis, who has a recent history of injuries.

Without anywhere else to turn (outside a trade, but let's be somewhat realistic), the Bucs will look to the draft for their tight end of the future.

Possible selections include Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert or Stanford's Zach Ertz. Though neither is worthy of the 13th pick overall, at least one of the two should be available by the time Tampa Bay's on the clock in Round 2.

Clayborn played well as a rookie starter in the 2011 season and looked to continue to build his reputation as a fearsome pass-rusher in 2012, but he suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3.

While it wasn't Bowers who filled in for Clayborn (that was Daniel Te'o-Nesheim), he had an important role as a rotational player following his Week 8 return from an Achilles injury he sustained during the offseason. Quietly, he recorded three sacks.

At defensive end, the Bucs could have two emerging stars.

Defensive Tackle: Gerald McCoy and Gary Gibson

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In the first 16-game season of his three-year career, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy made the Pro Bowl and was snubbed for a spot on the All-Pro roster.

Though his stats don't say much (30 total tackles, five sacks, two passes defended), McCoy put together a fantastic season in 2012 that just didn't get the media recognition it deserved.

Also at defensive tackle, we have Gary Gibson, who quietly played in all 16 games for the Bucs in 2012, even starting one. He was a good rotational D-lineman who could make the move to starter in 2013.

If Gerald McCoy keeps growing as a DT and Gibson complements him in the interior, Tampa Bay's D-line could be something special in 2013.

Lavonte David will continue to rack up tackles on the weak side, while third-year man Mason Foster will hold the middle. On the strong side will be Adam Hayward, who started five games last year after Quincy Black's injury.

Foster and David are excellent run defenders, generating many tackles for losses. As they keep developing, the Tampa Bay defense will keep improving.

Cornerback: E.J. Biggers and Yet to Be Drafted Rookie

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Shocking though it may seem, Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers had a decent stretch of games towards the end of the 2012 season. Sadly, we cannot say that about the rest of Tampa Bay's cornerbacks.

In order to have the best possible group of corners on the roster, the team should re-sign Biggers and draft a rookie as soon as possible. Dee Milliner and Xavier Rhodes are the preferred options with the 13th pick overall.

And no, as of right now, I do not see Darrell Revis on the roster come September.

Safeties: Dashon Goldson (Free) and Mark Barron (Strong)

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Just by looking at the amount the Bucs have invested in each of these players, one could predict Dashon Goldson and Mark Barron to be starters at safety for 2013.

Tampa Bay used the seventh overall selection in the 2012 draft to grab Mark Barron from Alabama. He was a 16-game starter, and he contributed 88 total tackles and 10 defended passes. As a run defender, Barron plays at an elite level. In coverage, though, he doesn't look as impressive.

The Bucs made their first big move in 2013's free agency by inking former 49ers safety Dashon Goldson to a five-year deal. In his career, Goldson has made two Pro Bowls and was a key to the success of 2012's NFC champions.

Between Goldson and Barron, the Bucs have a solid duo at safety.

Special Teams: Connor Barth (Kicker) and Michael Koenen (Punter)

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No need to shake things up on special teams.

Connor Barth is one of the league's top field goal kickers, nailing 28 out of 33 attempts. Four of the misses were from beyond 40 yards.